Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has announced it will set up a new facility in Winnersh, U.K. that will support the company's continued expansion into European, Middle Eastern and African (EMEA) markets.

The new, 72,000-square-foot facility will serve as the headquarters for EMEA operations for the Harris Broadcast and Harris RF Communications businesses, and will provide a centralized location for Harris corporate functions in the U.K. On-site activities will include in-region product development, customer briefings and demonstrations, and business development and general office functions.

"This groundbreaking underscores our commitment to expanding the Harris presence and reach in the EMEA markets, and reflects the excellent partnership that we have enjoyed with this community for many years," said Howard Lance, chairman, president and CEO of Harris, in a statement.

"Harris is a world leader in secure tactical radio systems, which we provide to defense and peace-keeping forces, Ministries of Interior, and government agencies in more than 100 countries. Harris also is a world leader in broadcast systems for radio and television and is a key player in the global build-out of high-definition infrastructure systems. When complete, the new building will provide additional room for our anticipated growth -- something that we expect will also benefit the Winnersh community."

Harris will be the anchor tenant in the redesigned Winnersh Triangle corporate park, which is being developed by SEGRO, with an environmentally friendly design.

"Harris Corporation has enjoyed much success and growth in the Winnersh Triangle since locating here in 1986," said Alan Dye, controller of Harris Systems Ltd.

"We are very pleased with our decision to work with SEGRO on their redevelopment scheme for the estate and re-establishing our facilities in one of their new buildings. We are excited by the fresh, modern re-design plans for the estate, in particular the superb architectural and sustainability aspects of the buildings. We look forward to our continued successful relationship with SEGRO and seeing our new UK home come to fruition."

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